KT is originally from the East Coast and now lives in South Lake Tahoe. KT has been passionate about the outdoors all her life. Growing up on farms, she developed a loving connection with the land and natural ecosystems.

She is an accomplished backpacker and has previous guiding and management
experience. KT began her guide work in Southern Idaho and Northern California and
has worked in programs with goals of education, team empowerment, and mental
health. She teaches primitive skills and our vital role in caring for our land. She guided
our SEAL 2022 trip on the Pacific Coast Trail backpacking trip in Northern California. KT
supported twelve participates by carrying provisions and gear, applying expertise in
wilderness survival skills and nature awareness.

She prioritizes health and safety of everyone on trail through Wilderness First Responder certification. KT has assisted with programs in the Sierra Nevada to include Yosemite National Park, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Eastern Sierra and the Lost
Coast. Her favorite hike is the Napali Trail on Kauai. For fun, she loves to ski and rock
climb.